10 Reasons Why a Career in Merchant Navy is Unlike Any Other

A career in merchant navy is a unique blend of variety encompassed in a single domain. By opting for a merchant navy career, individuals can combine a lot of different facets and gain a lot of exposure in terms of professionalism, adaptability and travel. Detailed below is a list of 10 such points which make merchant navy careers so singular and completely unlike any:

Lucrative Pay-Package

There are very few lines of work around the world that pay the kind of salary to entry level officers as the merchant navy does. A very big incentive for anyone to take up a profession is the allure of pay-packages and salaries. Starting at about US$ 1,500 and extending up to about US$ 3,000 per month. Note that this is notwithstanding the training period for approximately a year wherein a stipend is paid out ranging between $500 to $800.

The payment scales are set as per the existing IMO (International Maritime Organisation) and ILO (International Labour Organisation) laws. While the salaries have set pattern across the globe, it differs among companies and more importantly, it increases with experience.

Tax Benefits

Paying taxes is a responsibility that everyone is aware of. However, people involved in the merchant marine are exempted from paying taxes, if they meet the requirements necessary for exemption purposes. A merchant marine professional has to spend a minimum of six months on-duty aboard a vessel, following which the professional will be exempt from paying tax for the specified financial year.

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However, this is not professional tax advice and laws differ among countries so it is best to check up on the tax laws. For example, in India, one paid for his services while out of the country for 183 days or more has to be exempted from income tax.

Destinations Galore

People involved in the merchant marines get to experience exotic destinations across the whole world. And since jobs in merchant navy require an individual to spend extended periods of time at sea, there is no dearth of time when it comes to exploring these singular destinations.

While the work onboard in ports takes up half the time, the other half is available to visit the new country as long as the vessel is alongside. Based on the charter, the vessel might be in a different country every now and then, leaving the seafaring with a long list of countries he/she covers!

Confluence of Cultures

A professional involved in a merchant marine career gets to meet and mingle with people of different cultures and nationalities. This helps the individual to understand and function better as a team player and learn the nuances of different cultures and traditions at the same time. This automatically increases adaptability and brings about more awareness about what goes and what doesn’t in a different country.

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A merchant navy officer is easily malleable and can fit in with people around the world without much effort owing to their regular exchange with foreign nationals. Even if a ship employs a single nationality crew, working with the port officials from different countries also adds a great deal of awareness among seafarers about cultures and customs.

Enhances Professionalism

Working in the merchant navy enables individuals to function better as a unit. Merchant mariners are required to possess good communication skills and extreme resourcefulness, along with following and maintaining high discipline. These qualities are further honed when a person spends considerable amount of time functioning as a part of a novel team in the high seas.

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A person not only evolves professionally but also personally while working in merchant navy. This degree of professionalism comes with a great deal of responsibility towards the vessel and the crew; years of rigorous training in the field might make make certain tasks look mundane to a layman, however, to have achieved that level of expertise has come with it a lot of diligent work over the years.

Extensive Exposure

Merchant navy careers offer a lot of exposure to unexpected events, situations and emergencies. By facing such unmitigated events, professionals gain a widespread knowledge about dealing and facing such problems, in the event of them arising again. The exposure one gets in this field is unlike anywhere else and which helps a person to grow in every aspect.

The aspect of professionalism also kicks in wherein the ability to be quick with decisions and problem solving is paramount. Lack of precision can be devastating onboard and with constant exposure to a high degree of work ethic over the years, a seafarer becomes conditioned to sudden jolts!

Inspiring Adventure

A career in merchant marines is like having adventures on a day-to-day basis. It’s an adventurous life out there. Other routine jobs, involve people having to spend nine hours in an office. This is not for people who like nine-to-five jobs. Merchant mariners get to explore and view the excellent oceanic vista for days on end which, acts as inspiration unlike any.

Being at the mercy of the ocean naturally demands a considerable level of commitment from one’s part. It is not all sunshine and peaches at sea and ‘adventure’ can also mean that one has to be sharp at all times, ready to face the perils of the sea as well as the ship and her crew.

Demanding/Less Demanding Qualifications

A career in merchant navy can be taken up immediately after clearing the high school examinations with subjects like physics and mathematics. For individuals who do not want to gain higher college education or cannot do so because of certain reasons, taking up a merchant marine career is the most feasible choice. Not only does it provide good pay but also helps in molding a better career.

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Having said that, there are careers in merchant navy that requires high qualifications as well. The kind of subjects taught while an individual is undergoing his training at an institute can be extensive. From astronomy to engineering to celestial navigation and maritime law, the study in the shipping field to become a qualified officer covers a wide array of knowledge. However, for those that aspire to be regular seamen, the merchant marine provides an opportunity like no other; in that, with minimal qualification a person can be assured a good pay and the prospect of extensive travel.

Regulated life-style

Punctuality and discipline are two very important qualities that a person gains through a merchant marine career. Since the oceans are highly unpredictable, a seaman has to be highly cautious, focused and alert to counter any eventuality, thereby reducing the repercussions substantially. These two qualities are imbibed in maritime professionals right from their college training.

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The professionals are expected to follow a strict disciplined lifestyle according to navy rules and are also required to wear navy uniforms throughout their careers. In case you are uniform fan, maritime career is an exciting option for you. The discipline goes a long way in real life and brings about some really positive changes in everyday life. It is this discipline onboard that enables a young officer to become an adept Master years later.

Extended Vacations

Since the nature of the job requires long working periods, the vacations offered to merchant marine professionals are equally compensating. This enables these professionals to enjoy the best of both worlds – land and water.

A 2-4 months vacation is definitely long enough to unwind and follow all your passions, isn’t it? The vacation a seafarer gets is in its truest form- there is absolutely no stress of work while a seafarer is back home and he gets to enjoy the time with his family to the fullest.

People with unbridled enthusiasm and zest for life can very well opt for a merchant marine career. It would be satiating without the person ever experiencing any regrets whatsoever in his profession of choice.

About Shilavadra Bhattacharjee

Shilavadra Bhattacharjee works as deck officer on board merchant vessels. He is a prolific reader and also likes to record his arbitrary thoughts on paper. He believes in sharing knowledge and conveying thoughts in every form possible- be it through words, music or anything else.

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the list of resons given to join merchant navy are not factually right.
1. the salary is not high as you only earn for the period u are at sea. when you are no home u dont earn anything. the spread of ur earning is almost same as the shore
2. adventure and site seeing has become a thing of past. Loading discharging rates are very high and vessel hardly have time in port
3. the pressure from the profession is so much that most of the people dont go out now days. remember and offence in shipping is treated as a criminal offence
4. As it is mentioned there is no much to study is also wrong. You have to continously be in touch with new things and new regulation need the courses to be done
5. last thing in this world people are worried about is the seafares. let it Somalia or any other country who arrested the seafares with out any reson. nothing has been done and nothing will be done in future
6.i have been sailing from last 14 yrs and sincerly recommend people not to join sea. The pay at sea is for the life people lead not for the job they do.

@Dibya-are u sure sir? If yes, then I will not join Merchant Navy ever..
What is your salary right now?
Do you also get paid leave?
Please send me in detail about the life on ship and what are its impact on our family and wife?

Email ID: Hshimanshu978@gmail.com
Just for sake whether I am eligible for Merchant Navy.
Sir, I want to join Merchant Navy. I am in the final year of Mech engg.
When the pre-sea training starts?
My marks: 72% in +2, 74% in 10th, 58 and 48 in Eng. in 10th & +2 respectively.
B.tech: 77% average..
What is the initial pay package?
My sir used to get Rs60k in foreign ship but has now left the job and is doing MBA..

hi guys ,i am a sea faer my self and feel that this job is best for a guy ,who have a positive attiude and by the way salary depend upon rank and company.The salary package is good than most other jobs by the way there are hurdles and trails in every profession so new coomers who want to join as a sailor if you bealive in fallowing up your dreams just dont give up but explore more.

Do not get carried away by tall claims of salary. Its simply not worth it for the reasons already specified by Dibya. Few additional points I would like to add is as follows:
1. You have to spend lot of money (at least INR 1,50,000/- (depending on the course) to do a course on “pre sea training”. After spending for this course you will then have to hunt for a job. Unless you are well connected you can just about forget it.
2. You will be spending more money every time you have to appear for exams/ course etc.
3. Family members are not covered under company’s insurance policy as are most of the employees working in shore office, banks, factories etc.
4. You are also not covered by insurance when you sign off from the ship.
5. Some times ship stays at anchor for a month or so & during this period you are stuck on board as companies are reluctant to provide you with launch service to cut back on costs. During this period even water is a scarcity & so water is rationed.
6. If you are working on a super tanker then only time you are likely to step on land (after you have joined a vessel) is after you have signed off & on your way back home. (which may be 4 to 6 months later.

There are probably many other reasons which I cannot think of for the moment. Most important ones I am sure have been covered. I am i this industry for about 30 years & I would not recommend this profession to any one.
God bless all the sailors who are brave enough to sail.

The salry in Merchant Navy is indeed high for freshers. At the age of 21 with three years training, how many other professions can offer you a salary of USD 3500 pm (round the year). In 12-14 years you can be captain or chief engineer and draw about USD 8500 pm round the year (current rate, after 15 years it will be obviously more). Here I am talking about oil tankers. In general cargo and bulk carriers the salary is a bit less, only a bit.

yes it is quite hectic due to both physical and mental involvement.
Their are some companies which gives 3-4 months contract but to management level officers. Very few in count gives such contract to all officers onboard.

dear anish,
Thank you for information and alpha 9 is visiting my college and they demand 6 lakhs for training.should i gor for it .can i get sponsorship from companies for training.what are the other career available after quiting merchant navy?any offshore jobs.

I have done B.E. in Electrical and Electronics engineering (EEE). I am about to start off my pre sea training through Alpha9marine services. I would like to know detailed info regarding following issues:

(a) Working hours, Salary structure and on board and of board time for a TME and a 4th engineer.
(b) Expenditure and procedure regarding exams meant for promotion.
(c) Your comments on joining Peter Dohle as a TME.
(d) What will be the career opportunities if I wish to quit this job after 5 years or so.

Sir, I am pursuing B.Tech in Information technology. this is my last year. my final semester exam completed at the end of may. I want to join Merchant Navy. Please tell me, how i can join Merchant Navy.I Get 77% in 10th, 62% in 12th & aggregate 67% in b.tech till 7th semester. Please Sir suggest me to join Merchant Navy.

At this discussion…I would like to share my experience…
I had a dream to join such a profession that involves a great deal of adventure and travelling…although I also liked sport…so I went before joining defence…cleared NDA exam but wasn’t able to clear ssb…so I cleared Indian navy exam to join as a sailor and in wait of my call letter I just gave the IMU cent exam without having any knowledge regarding this field of m. Navy or any relative being in this field…by luck I got 57th rank all India…so I decided to go for d counselling in chennai…I had no idea but I opted for a govt company’s institute and easily got into it by getting the 2nd last seat…I must tell u d one year that I passed in my institute in Mumbai was d best time of my life…and now I have completed half of my sea time as a trainee…

If u come into this field with a right path, u will face less difficulties and as far as I am concerned I feel gr8 that I chose this field as a career…
Some points are there I too have felt like cargo operations today take less time n officers are under immence pressure so they don’t go for shore leave…but at the end one thing is sure if u want to earn early and wanna get a respectable job do join this profession,,,but also get ready for big challenges as sometimes we have to be awake continuously for 36 hours and then u can’t complain to MLC…lol…best of luck

Sir, i have been selected by the Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy as GME trainee. I have to join the academy by next june. For the training period I have to spend a sum of 4.4 lakh rupees.
1) Is Anglo Eastern provides 100% job assurance?
2) They are giving a starting salary of 25000. Is this the usual salary in this field?
3) How long has to sail in an year?
4) Is the leave a paid one?
5) Are the exams are much tough to get pass? Is there any exam to get promotion to a 3rd Engineer?
6) What would be the salary of a 3rd engineer?

Sir, please reply me as early as you can, beacuse i have to take a decision whether to join this or not. Itz only one more week left to pay the amount and confirm my seat. Please sir

1. Yes…only if you are a sponsored candidate
2. Yes.It will be considered as stipend and not salary.
3. Initially one contract duration will be minimum of 6 months in junior positions and 4 months in senior position
4. Depends on the nature of contract (round the year contract). AE does not provide paid leave
5. They are unlike any other technical exams. You need to study hard. No, you don’t have to appear for any exam to be a 3rd engineer.
6. It varies from type of ships, sailing route (coastal or FG) and company salary structure. Approx- USD 2000 – USD 3500.

Sir ,
I’m currently doing my BE final year in Industrial and production engineering . I desire to join merchant navy after my engineering . But according to my research about joining merchant navy , I need to have a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering .

Is this really the case of all the candidates who desire to join Merchant navy ? Do we need to have a degree in mechanical engineering ?
Or can i join merchant navy with I&P degree ? If yes which are the institutes that entertain this ? and what the further steps that i need to take ?
Sir please help me with this .Thankyou

Sir,
I ‘m getting addmission in MERI Kolkata ( earlier also known as DMET )
1> Does MERI Kolkata is good coledge for B.TECH in Marine Engineering ? If not then which is the top most Maritime Coledge in india with 100% job guaranteed placements !

4> Does MEO CLASS 4 , 2 , 1 exams are tough enough to become hurdle in the path of an individual to succeed in this field ?

5> And at last please advice me whether to choose this field or not.
Aah i like to mention that ” I’m choosing this field because i love travelling and adventure & wana explore the whole world for free [ & as a marine engineer i think it’ll help me enough to fullfil my dreame ].

Please find below the answers for your queries:
1. Yes. It is a Govt. College.
Difficult to list college with 100% job placement record

2. Depends on the placement cell of the college. DMET is a reputed institute.

3. No paid leaves.

4. Yes, they are tough enough. These Exams are not hurdles but steps to enhance for becoming certified engineer.

5. It all depends on your choice and state of mind. It is important to have a positive attitude towards your job.
Most of the candidates want to explore the world with this job, but do remember, you are getting paid for working onboard ship and not for traveling on it. 30-50% mariners quit sea jobs before going to management level position on ships.

Thanks Sir, for your reply ‘ll appreciate your help….
I’ve 2-3 more queries in my mind…
1> Does Marine Markets in India are good enough to join it as an career ?
I mean to say that, does an indvidual ( fresher ) who is new to this field ‘ll get job eassily if he/she has good knowledge of his/her job.
‘m asking this because ‘ve heard alot that marine market are not good enough in india.
There are lots of fake consultasies who ‘ll promise you 100% job guarantee with US, UK …companies but at end result is 1 ‘ll loss his /her money [ & left fooled out ].
So, how one can survive well in this field without having any family refrence [ i.e 1 who has no family member working in good position (i.e as a cheif Eng, captain etc ) in Marine Companies ]

2> Does one can get another contract easily after fininishing his previous one.

3 > Does sailing contracts are of short duration in a particular marine company or an individual can continue with that company in future also.

4 > Does company give home leave to an individual or we can choose whether to sail continuosly after completing our previous sail or we can ask of our own to take leave ?

@ Rajat:
1. No. The current situation for freshers is in the bad shape. You are right about fake agents and companies taking advantage of this situation.

2. IT is not that easy due to job crunch. Even Class IV engineers and 3rd officers are waiting for 6months to 1 year to get a job onboard.

3. Sailing contract will be short once you are management level. No difference if you continue with the company for ing period.
Only few companies are providing 4 months contract for operational level officers.

4. Unless you are not in the round the year terms, it is a contract period job. You will sail for contract duration (Say 6 months) then you are signed off from ship. It depends on your and next ships availability to sail further. No restrictions from the company to sail continuously.

Thanks Bro…
For your well explained answers !
If the job vacancy conditions of Marine Engineers are so pity then why Marine jobs are taged in the list of ” HEIGHEST PAYING JOBS “….
Then according to current status of Marine Market !
A Marine Engineer ( fresher ) can hardly earn 3000 USD [ 1,80,000 Rs. ] per annum & in 6 months of Sailing earning 500USD [ 30,000 Rs. ] per Month !
its too low after spending 9 – 10 lakhs for a B.TECH. Marine Engineering Degree from a good Maritime Institute [ like – TS. Chanakya , MERI – Kol/Mum. etc ].
Really , it is becoming very hard for me choose this line as a career…Well, I already explained above i want travel & adventure in my life . So, ‘m in a search of travelling job with a good pay…
I got 135 in JEE Mains [ Gen Category ] left with no other option but to take drop this year, Because ‘m getting any good college.
‘ve also given IMU CET exam this year … In the hope of good career in Marine Engineering but ‘m very disapointed & confused ….
Can you help me out whether to choose Marine Engineering as a career or not ? [ because ‘m still confused of its two sided different faces …
1 side its compared to heighest paying jobs in the world with lucrative career.
&
another side the job condition are so poor k khaney k laaley padey hain girtey padtey job milegi with no future. ]

heyy anish sir i jst read u r various suggestion regarding merchant navy and i like it.i too had some queries regarding it i m going for gp rating course through phoenix marine servives pvt ltd with a course package of total 5.5 lakhs including institute fee there accomodation and vessels sponsorship amount they said i will get the placement guaranteed after 6 months institue course and than directly onboard of that sponsored company there traing for abt 8-12 months along with stipend after completing training giving promotionals xams they said i will move forward along with increment in salarayy so plzz guide me regarding this…..

Hello sir, I’m selected for b.tech in marine engineering in tolani maritime Institute… I’ve heard it is the beat private college in India… Is this correct? Should i join the course? If i work Hard in that institute and get a good co. What could be my salary… I prefer adventurous job… I like hurdles and difficulty in life… And then rewards…

Dear Anish sir,
I have gone through each of your posts. I am a final year student and have cleared the examination for ETO courses in The Great Eastern Shipping company. They are to provide me with a training for the same and I am joining the institute in November. My question to you is whether I should proceed with this because I really am shocked reading about the job crunch situation that you mentioned earlier.

sir, what should i study after my 12 if i want to join merchant navy. i dont want to become marine engineer in the ship , do some company give paid leaves to their candidates,Sir please suggest me In which post i should apply to get good amount of salary.
do some company also give12 months job. sir please do reply me.

hi sir,
i would like to know more abt alpha9. few of my frndz tell dat itz fake. they said us that vll get job afta v write coc exam . s it true sir ? i really hv no idea abt dis . plz help me out sir.

Thanks, Anish Sir !
For clearing my each & every doubts with your well explained….answers.
Sir, does builing your career as a engineer in Super/Luxury Yatch ‘ll be considered as a good option ?
‘ll a individual can get a decent salary on yatchs !

Sir
I am diploma+graduate holder in eee. I have total colour blind ness with no sight. Am I eligible to join m.navy course? Till date any medicine for colour blindness?
Sir Please suggest me the way to join m.navy.
Thanks and reguards sir

Hey Anish,
I recently got placed in Anglo Eastern, I have to confirm my admission by paying a DD of 50,000. So before doing that I needed to know a few things.
1) Do I get to sail for certain?
2) How long do I have to wait after the 8 months training to sail?
3) Is Anglo Eastern a trustworthy company?

sir i m a student …..i have passed my matric examination with A-ONE grade obtaining 874 marks out of 1050 about 83%……now i got 437 marks in 1st year exam pre engineering……SIR I WANT TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY…..CAN I APPLY FOR THAT AND HOW?

Sir I am susant singh from gorakhpur . I have std (10 2 ) 50%&58% and I have done gp rating course and I have cleared the medical test . But I have no job . So I have request to you . have you any job for marchant navy . Please inform me at my email id and it is my contact number 9005691152 and 9794448845 ok thanks

Sir
I am going to join a private merchant navy institute in hyderabad but it is not approved by dg and it is approved by cama belize.
And they are giving me 100% placement initially malaysia.
And they are taking money after placement.
So should i join institute.
I am not eligible to join imu because i did not get 60% in PCM in my 12th exam

Sir, i am final year student of be in electronic and communication branch…what are my options in merchant navy related to my branch? Do i have to take any special course and what will be thw expected fee for it…plz ecplain in detail

hai sir.. this is vamshi perseived b-tech ,specilization electrical . recently i came into contact with SEA RISE MARINE .institute . is it the good one.. they are assuring a100% placement .. for ETO course . they are giving a bond paper .. should i belive that .. please help me ….. anish sir .. as if this is not a good profession then i will plan for a masters in u s … so i would be very thankful if u reply to me.. please show me the way …

Sir I wont to join merchant navy on 10 class basis so what to do after 10 is there any course or directly apply for the job .may I know which poast are avaliable for 10 pass in merchant navy and also the salery pls do reply …

sir,
I got applied in ‘INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ACADEMY’ in chennai .. n I got d call letter to join 1 yr DNS course, the eligibility creteria for dns course is only got 45% in 10+2 they offered ..
the college is DG approved I give 100% placement .. so should I join this college or not .. plse informe me .. its 2 urgent .. cz d reporting time in college is this 12 june ..

Sir I am very confused at the moment.should I do b.sc in nautical science. Will I get permanent job& sufficient package from ts chankya or it is better to go some private engineering college & do btech in some core subjects. Sir please reply

I am very much interested to join Merchant Navy as Marine Engineer. But my problem is that I am pure vegetarian, Kindly suggest whether I have to join Merchant navy or Not. Is vegetarian food available on ships ?

My Brther In law wants to join Merchant Navy. One of the Company called Alpha 9 came to their college for Campus Interview and he got selected in Online test. Then after comliting his BE in EC he proceed further and just yesterday he got a letter from Alpha 9 that he is selected in one of the company for 4 months of training but they didnt provide company name. I called them for the inquery the are asking for 25000 as a initial mony as a part of total fees of 6 lakhs. What do i have to do? Please provide Information regarding Alpha 9. Do he has to go for further procedure? Please reply back soon.

respcted sir, i want to join merchant navy. My friend who is already in merchant navy is suggesting me a yak institute at navi mumbai. Is this a right choice? If yes then please give some info about there placement and salery package. If no then please suggest me a institute having good placement and salery package. Thank you.

@ Krishna: You need to check the placement record of YAK as we don’t have it. Salary package does not depend on the college but on the companies which will come for placement and it will differ. Tolani is a good option.
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guys from my side i just want to say u awl who is working or who want to join,, the reality is in now a days ,the people who is working in sea is still there in comparison of shore people,,if u r really want to enjoy ur life never ever go to sea ,,,coz wat ever u r listning or watever u r thinking its just opposite when u will join the ship,,guys u can earn much better on land just try ,,,i was a sailor nw i working in punjab national bank ,,i was done 5 ship ,nd the type of ship was bulk ,reffer ,nd tanker ,,,thanks

sir i got salected by a maritime academy for deck cadet
is company will provide me full placement
as the assured me
company demanded Rs350000 for training
company is
TRITYA MERITIME ACADEMY,NEW DELHI
is i trust on it???

Sir i have secured 9.4cgpa in class x &currently studying in cls xii.i have additional subject as ED(engineering drawing) in class xii.So does it would have some advantage for me of having this subject in BE marine engineering.I want to do it by MERI KOLKATA.So can you plz tell me about the fee structure for BE MARINE ENGINEERING (on the machinery side)

sir , i m the student of mechanical engineering , and i want to join marine after completion of my btech , so tel me what i do for join it ??. I want to earn much money it is very much important for my life my career pls suggest me ..

Dear sir,
I am BE final year student from CSE branch in Raipur.
I want join merchant navy after completion of my graduation for deck service.
1) Is it possible I will get Indian cdc.
2) How much starting salary they will offer. Is this the usual salary in this field?
3) How long has to sail in an year?
4) Is the leave a paid one?
5) Are the exams are much tough to get pass? Is there any exam to get promotion to a 3rd Engineer?
6) What would be the salary of a 3rd engineer?
7)how much i will have to spend for training. And medical.
8) is it possible if I will get Indian foreign c.D.C. then to change in indian c.D.C.
9)if I will have to go for DNS for Indian c.D.C. then how much I will have to spend for DNS.
10) how much I can earn if work for 5 year.
11) suggest me reputed training center as well as college if need.

Hope you understand my doubt and solve it as soon as possible.
Thanks waiting for your precious response.

hi sir iam captain sameh alkhammash from Jordan middle east have been at sea since 1980 , ist of all i would like to mention that no any foregoing company like to employ Arab officers or seaman , i tried to apply many times no body interesting why i want an answer , only chance for us arab company wich is not enough for us also they looking for less salaries like my country Jordan is very expensive country for living comparing with other sea fare res , min salries in jordan 1500 usd consider poor man , so for me as master marinres need at least each month to live and survive 4000 usd for normal standard LIVING , SO WE SUFFER ALOT ON FINDING JOBS WITH GOOD SALARY’S .

Sir i m studying in 12th class
I am greatly confused as to choose my career as in merchant navy
Beyond that which collages would be suitable to join as in merchant navy
Is imu cet exam is mandatory to join any college or it will help us to get sponsored in any company

sir,which institute is appropriate for merchant navy.and providing 100% job.I have no idea about this.my qualification is 10th pass with 82% , also in IA pass with 61% then which college i join for navy.please suggest me sir.

i m a dme, 2yrs pre sea after diploma, now i am sailing with meo class 4 coc, kindly update me, can meo class 4 coc be helpful in getting degree , as lots of people talk regarding it, but i wanted to know is there any procedure available

Sir my name is HAIDAR SHAIKH. I currently pass out BE mechanical engineering from Mumbai university. I want to do GME course ..I m interested in merchant navy..but I got 48 marks in English subject both in 10th and 12th.m i eligible?please is there any way or option to eligible to do GME course..please reply

hi guys ,i am a sea faer my self and feel that this job is best for a guy ,who have a positive attiude and by the way salary depend upon rank and company.The salary package is good than most other jobs by the way there are hurdles and trails in every profession so new Lawguage coomers who want to join as a sailor if you bealive in fallowing up your dreams just dont give up but explore more.

Hello Sir, I want to do BSC NS from Tolani Maritime Institute, pune. Is it a good college for placements?
And sir one more, suppose if we are placed in a company during placements, so do I have to pay fees for the training (I think it is called Pre-sea training)?

my name is amandeep thakur . i want to ask you something related to after the training of 1 year in any maritime institute.. how could we get specific ship like container, bulk , oil etc …. would you please give me beffitting reply i’m just confused …….

First of all I would like to thank you for ur impressive replies to the questions posed.
I have been gone through the all of ur comments and posts of past 3 years and find them much satisfactory.
i have completed my graduation in Electrical Engineering and willing to join Merchant Navy.
So I need clarification on the following queries.

1> As i am from electrical background is it true that the only marine course valid for me is an ETO course?
2>How is the career path of an ETO?
3>Can i become a master / pilot by going through any sort of examinations or my career will end up only as an ETO?
4>What could be the highest pay scale of an ETO ?
5>Does ETO is equivalent to Chief Engineer?
6>The General on board duration contract of an ETO?
7>Does An ETO is a deck cadet or an engine cadet?
8>Minimum years of experience required to become a captain?
9>Do The Great Eastern provides 100% job assurance?
10>Is it worthful to invest 4.5 lacs for the course of ETO?
11>Do the companies pay during holidays for pilot or officers?
12>This one is a bit out of context but too
which is the best career option aviation or merchant navy?

Hii sir.
I have only 55%aggregate in pcm. The minimum marks required is 60%.
I contacted a college & they told me that i can’t join bsc nautical science. But they suggested to join hnd nautical science. What is the scope of hnd in mercgant navy? Can i get placement after completing hnd nautical science.
Please help